Homemade chicken stock
Our homemade chicken stock recipe will elevate any recipe to the next level. This recipe uses chicken pieces (leftovers, bones, etc.) plus some easy-to-find herbs and veggies to make a rich, full-flavored chicken stock.Chicken stock is very easy to make and can be made in under an hour in one pot. Simply throw all the ingredients into the pot and simmer. This easy homemade stock recipe makes 2 liters (66 fl oz.).
Equipment
- 1 Large pot with lid
Ingredients
- 1 kg / 35 oz. of chicken pieces, carcass, drumstick, or wings
- 3 carrots cut into chunks
- 2 onions skin on, quartered
- 100 g peas or your choice of green veg
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- Handful of parsley with stalks
- Handful of thyme or rosemary
- 2 liters / 66 fl oz. of water
Instructions
- Add everything to a large pot and bring to the boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.1 kg / 35 oz. of chicken, 3 carrots, 2 onions, 100 g peas, 2 garlic cloves, 2 bay leaves, 6 peppercorns, 1 teaspoon of salt, Handful of parsley, Handful of thyme or rosemary, 2 liters / 66 fl oz. of water
- Strain and preserve liquid in an airtight container. Homemade stock will keep in the fridge for 1-2 days and up to 3 months in the freezer.